The charge also extends to the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and it accuses both labor bodies of engaging in an industrial action contrary to a previous exparte order issued by the National Industrial Court (NIC) on June 5, 2023.
This recent development comes barely 24 hours after the NLC embarked on nationwide protests to protest the removal of fuel subsidy. However, following meetings with President Bola Tinubu and other government officials, the NLC suspended further protests. During these meetings, concrete agreements were reached, and President Tinubu personally assured the labor leaders of action on crucial areas of concern.
The NLC, at its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, demanded an immediate withdrawal of the contempt charge, and in a communiqué issued after the meeting, they revealed the reasons for suspending the nationwide protests.
This recent development comes barely 24 hours after the NLC embarked on nationwide protests to protest the removal of fuel subsidy. However, following meetings with President Bola Tinubu and other government officials, the NLC suspended further protests. During these meetings, concrete agreements were reached, and President Tinubu personally assured the labor leaders of action on crucial areas of concern.
The NLC, at its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, demanded an immediate withdrawal of the contempt charge, and in a communiqué issued after the meeting, they revealed the reasons for suspending the nationwide protests.
The NEC members deliberated extensively on the prevailing mood of the nation, taking into account the widespread suffering and deprivation across all states in the federation.
In response to the meetings with the government, the NLC resolved to support and affirm the decision to suspend further protests. However, they also committed to maintaining the required vigilance needed to hold the government accountable for its assurances and governance in general.
In response to the meetings with the government, the NLC resolved to support and affirm the decision to suspend further protests. However, they also committed to maintaining the required vigilance needed to hold the government accountable for its assurances and governance in general.
The NLC further set a terminal date of August 19, 2023, within which they expect the issues surrounding the petroleum price hike to be resolved, in light of the President and National Assembly's assurances.
The NEC also raised concerns about the Federal Ministry of Justice's actions, accusing it of allowing itself to be used as a vehicle to undermine democratic tenets and silence the voices of Nigerian workers.
The NEC also raised concerns about the Federal Ministry of Justice's actions, accusing it of allowing itself to be used as a vehicle to undermine democratic tenets and silence the voices of Nigerian workers.
The Ministry had served summons on the leadership of the NLC and TUC to answer to contempt of court charges, despite constitutional provisions and the objective realities.
In response to the Ministry's actions, the NLC vowed to go on a comprehensive nationwide strike beginning Monday, August 14, 2023, if the contemptuous court summons are not withdrawn by the initiating party before the end of work on Friday, August 11, 2023.
The Federal Government had previously issued a notice of consequences of disobedience to an order of court, citing the NLC and TUC officials as the accused parties.
In response to the Ministry's actions, the NLC vowed to go on a comprehensive nationwide strike beginning Monday, August 14, 2023, if the contemptuous court summons are not withdrawn by the initiating party before the end of work on Friday, August 11, 2023.
The Federal Government had previously issued a notice of consequences of disobedience to an order of court, citing the NLC and TUC officials as the accused parties.
The government attached a copy of the exparte order made by Justice Anuwe on June 5, 2023, which restrained the defendants/respondents from engaging in any form of industrial action or strike pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice dated June 5, 2023.
The NLC's determination to challenge the contempt charge reflects their commitment to fighting for workers' rights and interests. While the labor body recognizes the importance of dialogue and engagements with the government, they emphasize that respecting workers' rights and addressing their concerns should be paramount.
The NLC's determination to challenge the contempt charge reflects their commitment to fighting for workers' rights and interests. While the labor body recognizes the importance of dialogue and engagements with the government, they emphasize that respecting workers' rights and addressing their concerns should be paramount.
As the nation awaits the outcome of these developments, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and what actions the government will take in response to the NLC's demands.
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